Behavioral Health Counselor-; Veteran Housing

Join Our Team at Alfred J. Thomas - Home for Veterans

Providing residential support services to veterans in the program.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention to veterans as needed.
• Monitor residents and encourage proper housekeeping and upkeep of the residence.
• Transport veterans in a company vehicle when necessary.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and secure living environment for all residents.
• Assist with drug and alcohol screenings.
• Complete accurate and timely service documentation and clinical records.
• Assist with fire and life safety procedures, including fire drills and resident education.
• Distribute resident mail as needed.
• Respond to emergencies, including medical incidents, behavioral crises, fire/smoke events, police involvement, and First Aid/AED situations, following agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain and review required program logs, including communication, resident sign-in, medication sign-in, and pass authorization logs, and report concerns or policy violations to the Program Coordinator.
• Participate in regular supervision meetings with the Program Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Mental Health or a related discipline; or Licensed R.N.; or two years of college plus two years of related work or life experience, or licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) plus two years of related mental health experience; or a High School diploma and four years of related mental health experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, with a good driving record.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.

~We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.~